Benin: Retail sales
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The most recent value is 85.6 index points as of Q1 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 94.9 index points. Historically, the average for Benin from Q1 2012 to Q1 2026 is 113.26 index points. The minimum of 82.3 index points was recorded in Q2 2020, while the maximum of 179 index points was reached in Q3 2018.
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- Measure: index points
- Definition: The retail sales index is an aggregated measure of the sales of retail goods over a stated period. Because retail sales are a measure of consumer demand for finished goods, they are a leading macroeconomic indicator of the pulse of an economy and its projected path toward expansion or contraction. The retail sales index measures only the volume changes, i.e. price level changes are excluded.
- Source: Central Bank of West African States
| Recent values | Benin: Retail sales index |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 85.6 |
| 2025 Q4 | 94.9 |
| 2025 Q3 | 83.8 |
| 2025 Q2 | 121.5 |
| 2025 Q1 | 90.7 |
| 2024 Q4 | 101.2 |
| 2024 Q3 | 97.4 |
| 2024 Q2 | 113.5 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | -0.41 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Retail sales | 85.60 | Q1/2026 | index points |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | -5.62 | Q1/2026 | percent |